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• Networking fundamentals: • define networking basics to include LAN, cabling and Ethernet • perform networking addressing • explain network communication protocols • define and apply the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to define data layers • perform basic network troubleshooting • employ IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and subnet masks • perform troubleshooting techniques
• Cyber Security Analysis: • identify the importance of risk management in networking • assess and mitigate network risk • mitigate risk • implement security activities throughout the technology life cycle • determine industry trends and effects on the enterprise
• Decision-Making: • use creative thinking to solve problems • develop strategies for risk analysis and risk mitigation • conduct situational analysis • use decision support systems • conduct backward planning • allocate resources to resolve problems • apply ethics to problem solving
• Business Communications: • demonstrate presentation skills • prepare effective business messages for culturally diverse audiences • communicate by written, oral, and visual methods • compose clean and concise business letters, reports, memoranda, and emails
• Introduction to Computers • describe basic operations of computer hardware and software • perform basic Operating System operations • process information using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email, and related tools • identify types of storage • describe the use of files and folders • use the Internet and online resources • apply security and privacy concepts in all computer activities
• Server Administration: • manage file transfer services, mail services, web services, and chat services • install and configure a Windows Server application • design and implement high availability solutions for an exchange server • deploy and configure a Domain Name System (DNS) service • administer an active directory • implement storage services • manage data and audio services • implement virtualization and visualization services • manage back-up services • configure Microsoft Windows servers • manage Linux operating systems
• Network Administration: • state the purpose and functions of computer networks • state the purpose of user accounts in a network • administer user accounts in a local area network and security settings for file access • manage passwords for network resources access • explain the use of network components, such as switches and routers • manage network servers; maintain network device connectivity • perform preventive maintenance on a computer network • perform fault isolation and repair of network software • execute contingency plans; and generate formal incident reports
• Scripting Languages: • discuss the basic techniques used to create scripts for automating administrative tasks • employ regular expressions in processing text • demonstrate the use of scripting languages to manage applications using networks • explain how to use scripting language to process other application's data • show the use of scripting developing applications using networks and databases
• Network Servers: • explain the integration of computer servers, software, and network connectivity • discuss network functionality • illustrate server standards in terms of network performance measures • integrate broadcast systems into local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) • troubleshoot network server systems
• Active Directory Administration • configure domain controllers • manage Active Directory users and computers • manage Active Directory groups and organizational units • configure service and authentication account policies • maintain Active Directory • implement group policy objects (GPOs) • administer group policy settings • manage certificates • administer Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) • implement web application proxy (WAP)
• Exchange Server Administration: • install, configure, and administer Exchange server • manage mail recipients and public folders • implement disaster recovery solutions, using the Exchange Management shell • configure backup and restoration policies • configure security settings • plan, deploy and manage mailbox databases • plan, deploy and manage Client Access services
• Routing and Switching: • explain the proper function and application of routing protocols • implement routing protocols using IPv4 and IPV6 • configure router interfaces • compare and contrast layer 2 and layer 3 switching functions • configure basic switching and virtual local area networks (VLAN) • implement inter-VLAN routing • implement network services, such as dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) • troubleshoot network connectivity
• Information Technology, Virtual and Systems Administration: • analyze a complex computing problem and apply Virtual and Operating system administration principals and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions • analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of programming and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions • evaluate the requirements for a specific system configuration and recommend solutions • create the virtual environment to meet the objectives • function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the task • identify and analyze user needs then create, integrate solutions in the computing-based project • demonstrate and application knowledge and skill sets acquired from the courses and workplace in the assigned job function • exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing underlying issue/s and apply to project challenges • recommend ideas to improve work effectiveness and efficiency by analyzing requirements then considering viable options
• Virtualization Administration: • provides an introduction to virtualization technologies including the architecture, its applications, and best practices • utilizes virtual machine software to configure servers and create virtual environments • develops and manages virtual machines, virtual switches and storage architectures including distributed resource scheduling, high availability, and fault tolerance